How to Make a Lavender Latte at Home

By PURE EARTH COFFEE  |  May 6, 2026

A lavender latte done right is floral, sweet, and perfectly balanced against a bold espresso base. Done wrong it tastes like soap. The difference is in the syrup and the ratio. PURE EARTH COFFEE breaks down exactly how to nail it — hot or iced.

Make the Lavender Simple Syrup First

Use culinary-grade dried lavender only — not potpourri or essential oil. Combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer, stir until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat. Steep 15-20 minutes — taste at 15. If it is floral and sweet without tasting perfumey, strain immediately. Over-steeping is the main cause of soapy lavender flavor. Strain into a glass jar and cool. Keeps refrigerated 2-3 weeks.

What You Need

• 2 shots espresso from PURE EARTH COFFEE medium roast
• 6-8oz steamed whole milk or oat milk
• 1-2 tablespoons lavender syrup (start with 1)
• Optional: dried lavender buds and lemon peel garnish

Hot Lavender Latte

1. Pull 2 shots into a clear glass mug for visual impact.
2. Add 1 tablespoon lavender syrup to the hot espresso, stir.
3. Steam milk to 150F with tight glossy microfoam.
4. Pour steamed milk over espresso, release foam on top.
5. Garnish with 3-5 dried lavender buds.

Iced Lavender Latte

1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
2. Add cold milk and lavender syrup, stir to combine.
3. Pull 2 shots and pour directly over the milk — the contrast creates a beautiful pour.
4. Stir before drinking.

"A good lavender latte is about restraint. The espresso should lead, the lavender supports, and the milk ties it together. PURE EARTH COFFEE medium roast has the body to stand up to the floral notes."

Ratio Guide and Variations

Start at 1 tablespoon syrup per 2 shots. Add a second only if you want more floral. Lavender Honey Latte: Replace syrup with 1 tablespoon local honey and culinary lavender extract. Lavender Oat Milk: Reduce syrup to 3/4 tablespoon — oat milk's natural sweetness compensates. Lavender Cold Brew: Stir 1 tablespoon syrup into 10oz cold brew, top with cream.